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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
Last Day at the Great Anniversary Sale draws Bridgeport ladies to massive value buys. Tomorrow features a crowning sale with millinery at prices lower than ever, including untrimmed and trimmed hats, flowers, feathers, ostrich plumes, and trimmings. Also reduced are shirt waists, Petticoats, boas, capes, raincoats, long coats, and auto coats.
A heavy Memorial Day rain discouraged crowds in Bridgeport and New Haven. Thousands watched the Mechanics beat the locals 3 to 2, the yacht regatta was postponed, and an afternoon baseball game was called off. The weather pushed theater crowds indoors while veterans and auxiliary groups held posts and dinners afterward.
Newtown reports a Danbury grange delegation visiting the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs Frank H Mitchell delivered the program with recitations, readings, a paper on Grange Sisters, and speeches by John W. Lamaster and others. A ladies’ collation followed as visitors praised the entertainment. F J Gale moved his office to the former residence at the foot of Newtown.
Newtown residents savored a varied program featuring Charles G. Peck and a large cast including Mrs. Wm. Hawley, Miss Caroline George, Miss E. Grosslaude, Miss Mary Barnett, and Ginger played by Lilian Beers. Bentley’s Bridgeport orchestra drew applause between acts as dancing followed.
Advertises cleaning with Cyrus Presto Killer L to remove bed bugs. Claims rooms will rent faster after 25 cent home treatment. Promotes Cyrus Pharmacy at Fairfield Avenue offering the product as safe and effective for households seeking pest control.
Hamburg and lace trimmed skirts and gowns on sale with up to 79c prices. Muslin gowns and petticoats offered in several styles, plus trimmed waist sundries. Coats, suits, dresses, and silk and lawn items featured with deep discounts. Hats and fabrics round out a broad sale across women’s wear and home textiles.
Sale prices mark down men’s shirts, tights, and socks from heavy discounts on silk hose to cotton and rayon blends. Highlights include Negligee shirts, Balbriggan, ribbed and plain hose, and men’s nightshirts, with prices from 5c to 75c and bundles like three for 25c. Includes umbrellas and assorted cut-rate coats.
Women's light weight ribbed vests 19c pair. Ribbed vests sleeveless or short sleeves 10c and 12 1/2c each. Light weight combination suits extra size 39c each. Children's fine ribbed cotton shirts 19c. Misses' ribbed vests 10c. Children's bands 12 1/2c each. Boys balbriggan shirts and drawers 23c each.
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